Beyond the Self with Africa Brooke
Welcome to our unfiltered corner. The voicescapes you'll be taking in are created by myself, Africa Brooke.In a worldly sense, I am a globally acclaimed consultant, mentor, writer, and artist. My deepest desire with this podcast is to remind us ALL of the power inherent in taking simple, consistent, and often uncomfortable steps towards personal integrity.I'm all too aware that overwhelm and societal pressures make it easy to become fixated on external influences, tiptoe around potentially sensitive issues and cross our own boundaries in the process. And this kind of environment often leads to self-sabotage.That's where Beyond the Self steps in to be your guiding light. In this house, we FOCUS ON WHAT WE CAN CONTROL.I will be using all my intellectual property, training, tools and wisdom to help you in uncovering your own blind spots and learning to tolerate discomfort so that you can rekindle curiosity, creativity, deeper and more intimate relationships, pleasure, play, and a sense of groundedness.In every episode I'll lay out encouraging insights about our shared human complexities, both messy and fucking beautiful. I really do value a nuanced understanding and more importantly, practical, evidence-based tools and resources to help you integrate the learnings into your life.If you're looking for an uncompromising approach to personal development and life philosophy, you've found yourself in the right place. Here, we don't hold back. Welcome to Beyond the Self.
Latest episodes
Sep 24, 2021 • 36min
#012 - Why 'faking it till you make it' doesn't work, and what you can do instead
'Fake it till you make it' has to be one of the worst widely accepted mantras I've heard in my adult life. This approach to life messes with our sense of self (identity) more than we might realise. It even perpetuates things like imposter syndrome. Perhaps you think it's just semantics, but I believe there's more to it...lets find out!I appreciate your time and attention, if you found this valuable - be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share this podcast with your loved ones, family, and community - let's not withhold transformation from each other.You can also connect with me directly over on Instagram, I'd love to continue the conversation with you - @africabrooke or you can email me at hello@africabrooke.com with subject line 'Beyond the Self'. I can't wait to hear from you!PLEASE NOTE: I do not give advice in DM's, emails, or comments, but I'd love to hear your feedback and know what your lightbulb moments or breakthroughs were!
Sep 17, 2021 • 51min
#011 - Why you might be having an identity crisis
Who am I? What do I believe in? What do I want to do? Do I even agree with this anymore? Those are just a few of the common questions that pull at us when we're questioning our identity and the roles we play in the world. In this gem-filled episode we'll be exploring what identity is, what an identity CRISIS is, how it presents itself in your life, why I believe we're ALL experiencing it as a collective, how you can identify whether this is something you're actually going through- and what you can do about it.This one was F**KING GOOD! I appreciate your time and attention, if you found this valuable - be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share this podcast with your loved ones, family, and community - let's not withhold transformation from each other.You can also connect with me directly over on Instagram, I'd love to continue the conversation with you - @africabrooke or you can email me at hello@africabrooke.com with subject line 'Beyond the Self'. I can't wait to hear from you!PLEASE NOTE: I do not give advice in DM's, emails, or comments, but I'd love to hear your feedback and know what your lightbulb moments or breakthroughs were!Episode is LivePublished: Oct. 30, 2020 @12PM EditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what’s coming up.Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement.Share Episode OnFacebookTwitterLinkedInMore OptionsEmail Link to EpisodeCopyDirect Link to MP3CopyDownload MP3Embed this ONE Episode
Sep 10, 2021 • 23min
#010 - Everything about you has changed
A discussion on personal growth, embracing discomfort for change, and the journey of becoming an author. The podcast explores identity, social media sharing, and the value of accessible content in today's culture.
Oct 30, 2020 • 33min
#009 - How to be f*****g patient! (& 2 other thoughts)
Dive into themes of patience, fear, and asking better questions. Explore the journey to success, sobriety, and embracing fear. Learn about the power of asking empowering questions and overcoming challenges.
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Oct 16, 2020 • 42min
#008 - How to move through imposter syndrome
I HOPE YOU (and your ego) ARE READY FOR THIS ONE!In this juicy episode we talk all things imposter syndrome. What is it? Where the f**k does it comes from? Can you get rid of it completely? Is there some truth to it? Are you really a fraud? Did you get where you are because of 'luck'?, Do I (Africa Brooke) experience it? How can you navigate imposter syndrome, on a practical level? This topic is one of the most highly requested, for obvious reasons - and it's something I speak about quite a lot in my work. In this episode I introduced you to some ways you can start to approach your experience with it. As always; 'll let the episode speak for itself!I appreciate your time and attention, if you found this valuable - be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share this podcast with your loved ones, family, and community - let's not withhold transformation from each other.You can also connect with me directly over on Instagram, I'd love to continue the conversation with you - @africabrooke or you can email me at hello@africabrooke.com with subject line 'Beyond the Self'. I can't wait to hear from you!PLEASE NOTE: I do not give advice in DM's, emails, or comments, but I'd love to hear what your lightbulb moments and breakthroughs were!
Oct 2, 2020 • 38min
#007 - How to break self-sabotaging patterns
Self-sabotage is a F**KER!!!!! This we know...but we don't always do it because we hate ourselves. It's usually out of self-preservation...self-protection...This has to be one of my favourite conversations with you yet. I got honest about some things that I haven't shared in such depth before. We're talking ABOUT BREAKING SELF-SABOTAGING PATTERNS...I'll let the episode speak for itself!!! IT'S THAT GOOD.I appreciate your time and attention, if you found this valuable - be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share this podcast with your loved ones, family, and community - let's not withhold transformation from each other.You can also connect with me directly over on Instagram, I'd love to continue the conversation with you - @africabrooke or you can email me at hello@africabrooke.com with subject line 'Beyond the Self'. I can't wait to hear from you!PLEASE NOTE: I do not give advice in DM's, emails, or comments, but I'd love to hear what your lightbulb moments and breakthroughs were!
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Aug 28, 2020 • 40min
#006 - How to release perfectionism
Explore the roots of perfectionism, shift to healthy striving, unravel childhood influences, embrace self-worth, and engage in meaningful connections in this insightful podcast.
Aug 14, 2020 • 56min
#005 - How to identify your own toxic behaviours
Delving into toxic behaviors, the host discusses self-awareness, responsibility, and breaking cycles for positive change. The journey includes sobriety, therapy, self-reflection, setting boundaries, and mental goals for well-being. Encouraging self-reflection, the podcast emphasizes gradual personal growth and the importance of distinguishing individuals from their behaviors.
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May 22, 2020 • 35min
#004 - How to manage negative thoughts
Exploring strategies to manage negative thoughts, questioning their validity, and embracing self-compassion for growth. Encouraging self-reflection and connecting with listeners to empower each other in overcoming mindset gremlins.
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May 15, 2020 • 37min
#003 - Why choosing yourself won't always feel empowering
WHEW! That's best way to describe Episode 3 of the podcast. I explored why 'choosing ourselves' doesn't always feel great and addressed how this happens. When it comes to asserting and exercising our boundaries, owning our worth, liberating ourselves openly - it can feel very unsafe. But why is this, and what can we do about it? This episode explores of all that and more. Thank you so much for listening, if you found this valuable - be sure to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with your loved ones, family, and community - let's not withhold transformation from each other. You can also connect with me directly over on Instagram, I'd love to continue the conversation with you - @africabrooke
